draftsman

noun

drafts·​man ˈdraf(t)-smən 

ˈdräf(t)-

1

: a person who draws plans and sketches (as of machinery or structures)

2

: a person who draws legal documents or other writings

3

: an artist who excels in drawing

draftsmanly

ˈdraf(t)-smən-lē 

ˈdräf(t)-

adjective

draftsmanship

ˈdraf(t)-smən-ˌship 

ˈdräf(t)-

noun

Examples of draftsman in a Sentence

Her use of color is not outstanding, but she is a first-rate draftsman.

Recent Examples on the Web

Drysdale is a rather interesting Aussie bloke, born and raised on a dairy farm, then trained as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, tool and gauge design draftsman, and hydraulics technician. —New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024

Instead, Sandusky, Glover reveals, was a draftsman. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024

Elizabeth Glass Libertarian Elizabeth Glass is an engineering draftsman. —Nadia Scharf, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024

The authors suggest that the draftsman who created the illustration may have been confused. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

draftsman

noun

drafts·​man ˈdraf(t)s-mən 

ˈdrȧf(t)s-

: a person who draws plans (as for machinery)

draftsmanship

-ˌship 

noun

Legal Definition

draftsman

noun

drafts·​man ˈdrafts-mən 

: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents

draftsmanship noun